We've waited a good month or so since the African-American Film Critics Association announced its Top 10 of 2021, but their annual awards winners have finally been announced. The Harder They Fall isn't just their Best Picture of the year, as previously known - it's also the champion in Best Director, Music, and Ensemble. King Richard is also a big favourite with AAFCA voters this year, also taking four prizes, including wins for three of its cast members. Below are all the details including the Best Picture Top 10.
Best Picture
1 THE HARDER THEY FALL
2 KING RICHARD
3 RESPECT
4 THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH
5 PASSING
6 BELFAST
7 WHO WE ARE: A CHRONICLE OF RACISM IN AMERICA
8 HOUSE OF GUCCI
9 THE POWER OF THE DOG
10 WEST SIDE STORY
Best Director
Jeymes Samuel (THE HARDER THEY FALL)
Best Actress
Jennifer Hudson (RESPECT)
Best Actor
Will Smith (KING RICHARD)
Best Supporting Actress
Aunjanue Ellis (KING RICHARD)
Best Supporting Actor
Corey Hawkins (THE TRAGEDY OF MACBETH)
Best Screenplay
Adam McKay (DON'T LOOK UP)
Best Music
Jeymes Samuel, Kid Cudi and Jay-Z (THE HARDER THEY FALL)
Best Ensemble
THE HARDER THEY FALL
Best Documentary
SUMMER OF SOUL (...OR, WHEN THE REVOLUTION COULD NOT BE TELEVISED)
Best Independent Feature
WHO WE ARE: A CHRONICLE OF RACISM IN AMERICA
Emerging Director Award
Reinaldo Marcus Green (KING RICHARD)
Breakout Actor Award
Saniyya Sidney (KING RICHARD)